Scottsdale to Des Moines (SCF–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SCF Airport Page →
1,136 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 41 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Scottsdale to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,136 mi 2h 12m nonstop +2h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SCF and DSM, connecting options are available through 41 hubs.

Also explore SCF Routes DSM Routes SCF Live Flights DSM Live Flights DSM Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCF to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
262
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Scottsdale

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric SCF→DSM PHX→DSM AZA→DSM
Distance from SCF – 14 mi 26 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 1
Weekly flights 1 55 4
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 40m 2h 41m
Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights · Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of SCF with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Scottsdale.
SCF: MST · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Scottsdale, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m.
Facts

SCF–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Scottsdale to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: SCF
Full nameScottsdale Airport
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCF to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Scottsdale Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 2h 12m. The route covers 1,136 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SCF to DSM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, OMA, COS, APA, PHX, STL, MEM, MSP, DEN, PSP, HOU, AUS, MDW, DFW, IAH, BNA, MKE, ORD, DTW, LAX, YYZ, MSY, PDX, PIT, YVR, IAD, CLT, ATL, MCO, SRQ, SFB, PIE, PHL, PBI, RSW, BWI, BOS, MIA, BUR, SNA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Scottsdale.
Yes, return flights from DSM to SCF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX and AZA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SCF to DSM

Scottsdale Airport (SCF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SCF to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCF to DSM ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,136 miles (1,828 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX) and Mesa (AZA).